1962 AC Aceca vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 412 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Aceca | Rekord |
Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |