2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 233 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1090 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
