1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 33 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 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (110 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 72 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
