1986 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Opel Manta
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Manta would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Mustang weights approximately 255 kg more than 1971 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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Mustang | 1971 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Manta |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |