2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 38 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-150 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
