1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord.
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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
