1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 539 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Thunderbird | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 80 L |
