1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1947 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1959 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1959 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 Opel Rekord | 1947 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Opel | Talbot |
| Model | Rekord | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1947 |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 4481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
