1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 24 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 162 kg more than 1983 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GT | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
