1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 17 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 185 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, 1986 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1986 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
