1974 Ford Granada vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 608 kg more than 1963 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 Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Granada | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
