1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1971 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | GT |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |