1991 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1991 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Sierra weights approximately 19 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, 1991 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Sierra | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Manta |
Year Released | 1991 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |