1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | W 110 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |