2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 415 kg more than 1971 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Rekord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |