1962 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 157 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri.
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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Capri | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
