1966 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 44 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Opel | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rekord | SL |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
