2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Rekord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2680 mm |