1972 Ford Torino vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 747 kg more than 1969 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 (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Torino | Rekord |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |