1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1973 Opel Manta
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Manta would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 691 more horse power than 1973 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Manta weights approximately 23 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Manta. (90 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1973 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | F50 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
