1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercury MC4 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | MC4 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
