1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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 6 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 85 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Corsair | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| 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 | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
