1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 99 kg more than 1971 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, 1952 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Vedette | Rekord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |