1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 GT (157 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1969 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
