1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 142 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 250 GTO | Rekord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 70 L |