1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1975 Opel Manta
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 122 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1975 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Montrose | Manta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
