1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Cortina (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cortina weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 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 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 1972 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Manta |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |