1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Manta would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 665 kg more than 1978 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 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Manta |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
