1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Manta |
Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |