1960 Holden FC vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Holden FC (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FC should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 112 kg more than 1960 Holden FC.
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, 1960 Holden FC (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | FC | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
