1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1986 Opel Rekord

To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ferrari 250 GT 1986 Opel Rekord
Make Ferrari Opel
Model 250 GT Rekord
Year Released 1960 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 1795 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 239 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 262 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
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2680 mm


 

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