1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 207 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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 GTO (255 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | GTO | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
