1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 529 kg more than 1969 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 Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Scorpio | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
