1957 Ford 17M vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. Both 1957 Ford 17M and 1974 Opel Rekord are equipped with a 1,698 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Opel Rekord.
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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | 17M | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
