1952 Morris Six vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 128 kg more than 1968 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 Morris Six (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Six | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Six | Rekord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |