1972 Ford Torino vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 682 kg more than 1964 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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Torino | Rekord |
Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |