1977 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Manta would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 417 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Manta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |