1986 Opel Rekord vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, both 1986 Opel Rekord and 1986 Toyota Model F were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 187 kg more than 1986 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 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 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Rekord | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Model F |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2240 mm |
