1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 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), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 89 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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 (106 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Thunderbird | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 70 L |
