1986 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 290 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Mustang | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Admiral |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |