1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 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 59 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 515 kg more than 1984 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1984 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Rekord | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Rekord | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |
