1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (76 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 91 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zodiac | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
