1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 445 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Manta |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
