1986 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 26 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Rekord | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Rekord | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 132 L |
