1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 705 kg more than 1969 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | Mark IV | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2680 mm |
