1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, both 1957 Ford 12 M and 1957 Opel Record were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Opel Record (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 Opel Record.
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:
| 1957 Ford 12 M | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | 12 M | Record |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
