1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1971 Opel GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel GT (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Zodiac | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zodiac | GT |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |