1950 Morris Six vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 109 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Six | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Six | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
