1969 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 2 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 51 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
