1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2001 Opel Speedster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Opel Speedster. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 682 kg more than 2001 Opel Speedster. 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Speedster. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Speedster |
Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |