1958 Ford 17 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. Both 1958 Ford 17 and 1970 Opel Rekord are equipped with a 1,698 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
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 |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |