2001 Ford 49 vs. 1957 Opel Record

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1957 Opel Record has manual transmission. 1957 Opel Record will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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