1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 159 kg more than 1958 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:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1958 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
