1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 714 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Manta |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |