2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 612 | Manta |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |