1968 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1972 Triumph GT6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1972 Triumph GT6.
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, 1972 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Rekord | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
