1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 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:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Rekord |
Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |