1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1987 Opel Manta
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Manta would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 531 kg more than 1987 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1987 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1987 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1987 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Manta |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
