1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 139 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Falcon | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
