1999 AC Cobra vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Cobra | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
