1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 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 Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | GT |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 53 L |