1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, both 1957 Ferrari 250 GT and 1957 Opel Record were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 285 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GT | Record |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
