1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1970 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 RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford RS 200 | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | RS 200 | GT |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 53 L |