1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1972 Opel Admiral is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 710 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | GT 70 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2850 mm |
