1969 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 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 (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1026 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 |
