1981 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |