1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Record weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair.
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, 1969 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Corsair | Record |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 40 L |
