1968 Opel GT vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Opel GT (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1968 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | GT | Escort |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
