2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
