1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 114 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zodiac | Record |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
