1957 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 871 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Rekord | 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Rekord | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 541 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1877 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
