1955 Lincoln Capri vs. 1956 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1956 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lincoln Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lincoln Capri would be higher. At 5,592 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Lincoln Capri is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lincoln Capri | 1956 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Capri | Rekord |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5592 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |