1978 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Manta (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Manta |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |