1963 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 143 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
