1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
