1986 Opel Rekord vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 398 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Rekord | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Rekord | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
