1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 154 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (105 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Thunderbird | Rekord |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
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 | 105 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 70 L |