1998 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Mustang | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | GT |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |