1978 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 29 kg more than 1982 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, 1978 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Manta |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |