1969 Opel GT vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel GT | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | GT | Expedition |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1100 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 106 L |