1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 91 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Opel Rekord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Maverick | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Maverick | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
