2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 31 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan.
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, 1970 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Econovan | GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
