Ford Cortina (1976 – 1979) vs Opel Manta (1975 – 1989): specs compared
Both offer around 110 hp at most. The Opel Manta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 148 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,035 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Opel Manta is 61 mm longer than the Ford Cortina.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1976 – 1979
|
Opel
Manta
1975 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1979 | 1975 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 110 hp | 75 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 113 – 176 Nm | 101 – 162 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.0 s | 10.0 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 148 km/h | 158 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.1 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,379 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,669 – 1,670 mm |
| Height | 1,367 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 – 1,128 kg | 940 – 1,000 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.