1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 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 17 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 102 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. 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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zodiac | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zodiac | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |