1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Rekord weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |