2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| 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 | 4990 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
