1966 Ford Consul 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 Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (59 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 318 kg more than 1966 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |