1962 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 89 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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zephyr | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
