1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 220 | GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
