1964 Opel Rekord vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2007 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord. 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, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Rekord | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Opel | Ascari |
| Model | Rekord | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2636 mm |
