2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1970 Opel GT

To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford F-250 1970 Opel GT
Make Ford Opel
Model F-250 GT
Year Released 2007 1970
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 1100 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 103 mm 61 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 53 L


 

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