1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 19 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 534 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, 1990 Opel Omega (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega 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 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | GT 70 | Omega |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2740 mm |