1984 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 76 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Opel Rekord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
