1969 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Rekord weights approximately 25 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 (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Rekord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |