1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 27 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 90 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Guara | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
Model | Guara | Rekord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |