1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Station Wagon | GT |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
