2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 24 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Manta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
