2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Rekord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |