1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1966 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Rekord |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |