2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Rekord (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 261 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Econovan | Rekord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |