1981 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 12 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 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 Granada (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | GT |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |