1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1971 Opel GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 250 GT | GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |