1981 Opel Rekord vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 16 kg more than 1981 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. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1981 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1981 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Rekord | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Rekord | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
