1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1954 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1954 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1954 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 675 kg more than 1954 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. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1954 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1954 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1954 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Rekord |
Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2490 mm |