1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 515 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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 Opel Admiral (233 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford GT 40 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | GT 40 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 233 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |