1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Cortina (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 Ford Cortina.
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 (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Rekord |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |