1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 63 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Manta |
Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |