1978 Opel Manta vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Manta would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 978 kg more than 1978 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Manta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta. 2013 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Opel Manta | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Manta | Flex |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2994 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |