1974 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 225 kg more than 1974 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Rekord |
Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2258 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |