2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta.
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 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 735 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-450 | Manta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |
