1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1980 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Rekord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |