1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Opel Rekord (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Vedette | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
