Ford Pinto (1971 – 1980) vs Opel GT (1968 – 1973): specs compared
The Ford Pinto is the more powerful of the two, with up to 97 hp against 90 hp. The Opel GT has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 154 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 845 kg against 914 kg. The Ford Pinto dates from 1971 – 1980, the Opel GT from 1968 – 1973.
| Specification |
Ford
Pinto
1971 – 1980
|
Opel
GT
1968 – 1973
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1980 | 1968 – 1973 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 76 – 97 hp | 60 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 163 Nm | 85 – 149 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.0 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 158 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,112 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,224 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,388 mm | 2,431 mm |
| Curb weight | 914 – 1,064 kg | 845 – 970 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.