1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record 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 125 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 532 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Opel Record | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Record |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 223 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |