1973 Opel Admiral vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 904 kg more than 1973 Opel Admiral. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Admiral | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Admiral | F-150 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2379 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |