1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1955 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Corsair | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 44 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
