1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 174 kg more than 1968 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, 1972 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1968 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | GT |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 44 L |