1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 990 kg more than 1969 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, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Opel | Packard |
| Model | Rekord | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
