Opel Rekord Sedan (1977 – 1982) vs Ford Cortina (1976 – 1979): specs compared
Both offer around 110 hp at most. The Opel Rekord Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.0 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 179 km/h against 148 km/h. The Ford Cortina is the lighter car, from 1,035 kg against 1,120 kg. At 4,590 mm, the Opel Rekord Sedan is 211 mm longer than the Ford Cortina.
| Specification |
Opel
Rekord Sedan
1977 – 1982
|
Ford
Cortina
1976 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1982 | 1976 – 1979 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 110 hp | 67 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 162 Nm | 113 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 – 22.0 s | 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 179 km/h | 148 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 10.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,367 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 – 1,255 kg | 1,035 – 1,128 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.