2006 Ford E-250 vs. 1971 Opel Manta
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Manta would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1971 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-250 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1971 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-250 | 1971 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-250 | Manta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2440 mm |
