1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1954 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1954 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Opel Rekord weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair.
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:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1954 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Corsair | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |