2000 AC Cobra vs. 1974 Opel Manta
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Manta would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1974 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Manta weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1974 Opel Manta | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Cobra | Manta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
