1986 Opel Rekord vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 6 kg more than 1985 Toyota Model F. 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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Rekord | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Model F |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |
