2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1971 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-250 | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 53 L |
