1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 165 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3930 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
