1980 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 190 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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, 1970 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |