1980 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Rekord weights approximately 69 kg more than 1980 Ford Capri. 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, 1974 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |