1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 85 kg more than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Opel Rekord (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Rekord | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |