1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1958 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1958 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 165 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Vedette | 1958 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Vedette | Rekord |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |