1968 Opel Rekord vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 552 kg more than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Rekord | 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
Make | Opel | Willys-Overland |
Model | Rekord | Interlagos |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |