1970 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 241 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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, 1970 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
