1969 Ford 17 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1970 Opel GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17.
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, 1969 Ford 17 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford 17 | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | GT |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 53 L |