1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 353 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Anglia | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Anglia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |