1990 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 4 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 275 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Rekord |
Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |