1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1958 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 670 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Fairlane | 1958 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Rekord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |