1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 550 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranchero | Admiral |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2784 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 223 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1475 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2850 mm |