1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 580 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GTO | Senator |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 44 L |
