1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1984 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |
