1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 Opel Admiral.
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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Thunderbird | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Thunderbird | Admiral |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |