2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 509 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-250 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
