1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, both 1970 Ford Corsair and 1970 Opel GT were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Corsair | GT |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |