1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1956 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 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:
| 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 1956 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
