1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1979 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 507 kg more than 1979 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1979 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Scorpio | Rekord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |