1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1982 Opel Manta

To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 2 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 416 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ferrari Testarossa 1982 Opel Manta
Make Ferrari Opel
Model Testarossa Manta
Year Released 1984 1982
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1979 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 386 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 69.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.4:1
Top Speed 275 km/hour 192 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1506 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 115 L 70 L


 

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