1982 Opel Manta vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Manta would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 534 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Manta | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Manta | Falcon |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |