1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 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 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1969 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
