1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 1985 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Rekord weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1985 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 590 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 728 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
