1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 12 M | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |