1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 389 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Rekord | Firebird |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 5013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |