1982 Opel Manta vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 639 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 2011 Ford Falcon 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Manta | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Manta | Falcon |
Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2838 mm |