1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Manta would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Falcon | 1979 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Manta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
