1959 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 273 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |