1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 362 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Rekord |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |