1978 Opel Manta vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1978 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Manta | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Manta | Ghost |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3465 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |