1971 Ford 17 vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Opel Speedster.
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, 2005 Opel Speedster (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford 17 | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Speedster |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 36 L |