1986 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 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 34 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 324 kg more than 1986 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Rekord | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Rekord | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |