1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 550 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Opel Rekord | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Rekord | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2930 mm |