1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 611 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford GT 40 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | GT 40 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 227 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2850 mm |