1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 595 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Ferrari 166 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 166 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1295 kg |