1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | GT |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |