1972 Ford LTD vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 515 kg more than 1977 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. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | LTD | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |
