1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1970 Opel GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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, both vehicles can yield 85 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Mustang | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | GT |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |