1980 Opel Rekord vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 480 kg more than 1980 Opel Rekord.
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. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Rekord | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Rekord | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |