1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 19 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet 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:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
