1974 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (106 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 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, 1974 Ford Capri (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Rekord |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |