1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 123 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Rekord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |