1975 Opel Manta vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 62 kg more than 1975 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Capri (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Manta | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Manta | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |