1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 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, 1982 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 1982 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Rekord | Granada |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
