1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1983 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1983 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Rekord | Granada |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
