1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
