1995 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 370 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Admiral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
