1992 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 35 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Granada | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Rekord |
Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |