2006 Ford Fusion vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral.
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, 1969 Opel Admiral (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fusion | Admiral |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |