1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
