1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 1967 Opel Record | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zodiac | Record |
Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2511 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |