1968 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Opel Rekord weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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:
1968 Ford Escort | 1958 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Rekord |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |