1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 485 kg more than 1963 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (122 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Rekord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |