1971 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1970 Opel Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2640 mm |