1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1974 Opel Manta
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 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 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1974 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Manta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |