1978 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 16 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |