2003 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Opel Manta
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Manta would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1972 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 680 kg more than 1972 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, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1972 Opel Manta | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Aceca | Manta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| 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 |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
