1968 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
To start off, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C weights approximately 342 kg more than 1968 Opel Rekord. 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, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Rekord | 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | |
| Make | Opel | McLaren |
| Model | Rekord | MP4-12C |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1199 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
