1982 Opel Manta vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 144 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Manta | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
