1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1955 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:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
