1978 Ford LTD vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 725 kg more than 1973 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 LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford LTD | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | LTD | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |