1953 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (88 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 80 kg more than 1953 Ford Consul. 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Rekord |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |