1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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, 1974 Opel Rekord (120 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1974 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford GT 40 | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | GT 40 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 120 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |