1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 332 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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 (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
