1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 496 kg more than 1977 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Rekord |
Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |