1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 565 kg more than 1974 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4088 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
