1959 Ford 17M vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17M | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |