1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 2 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 65 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:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Greyhound | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |