1985 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 3 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 300 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, 1985 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Manta |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |