1968 Ford 17 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord.
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, 1967 Opel Rekord (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |