1977 Opel Manta vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Opel Manta.
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. 1978 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Manta | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Manta | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
