1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 80 kg more than 1963 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Rekord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |