1982 Lincoln Continental vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 470 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Continental | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
