1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 11 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 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 10 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:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | GT 40 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 40 L |
