1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 122 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1968 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |