1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Rekord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |