2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | TSO | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
