1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Manta would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 475 kg more than 1970 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Falcon | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Manta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |