1959 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 and 1959 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Opel Rekord weights approximately 365 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1.
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.
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1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 256 F1 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |