1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina.
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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | GT |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
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 | 53 L |