1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | GT |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |