1973 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
