1972 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 2 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 165 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Rekord |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |