1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 5 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 167 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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford RS 200 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | RS 200 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
