1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 215 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 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Corsair | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |