1976 Ford LTD vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1971 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | LTD | GT |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2440 mm |