1967 Opel Record vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Record | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2511 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
