2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1971 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | E-150 | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 53 L |