1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 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 127 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Rekord weights approximately 129 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, 1973 Opel Rekord (120 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Thunderbird | Rekord |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 120 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |