1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1968 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | GT |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
