1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 76 kg more than 1986 Opel Rekord.
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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Zodiac | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zodiac | Rekord |
Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |