1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
