1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 308 and 1982 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 210 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 308 | Manta |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |