1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 8 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 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Megastar II | Rekord |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1490 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 105 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1090 kg |