1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Continental 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 610 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 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Continental | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Manta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
