1957 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 55 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 890 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1957 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1957 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Rekord | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Rekord | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
