2004 Ford Taurus vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 35 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
Because 1969 Opel GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taurus | GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |