1979 Ford LTD vs. 1958 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 726 kg more than 1958 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:
1979 Ford LTD | 1958 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | LTD | Rekord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |