1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 10 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 700 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 456 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
