1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | GT |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |