2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1758 kg more than 1978 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Rekord |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |