1984 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, 1966 Opel Rekord (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 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 | 990 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |