1971 Opel Rekord vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 419 kg more than 1971 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Rekord | Econovan |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |