1984 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |