1982 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 255 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Granada | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
