1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 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 Jaguar XK | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XK | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
