1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 929 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord.
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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 929 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 929 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
