1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 470 kg more than 1966 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Rekord | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |