2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1807 kg more than 1971 Opel Admiral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Excursion | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |
