1954 Ford Popular vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 395 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Popular | Rekord |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |