1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1984 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 LM | Senator |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
