1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1966 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 280 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |