2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 29 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | GT 500 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
