1973 Opel Rekord vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 639 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Rekord | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Rekord | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2838 mm |