1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Opel Manta.
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, 1982 Opel Manta (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Manta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |