1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 125 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |