1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 22 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 586 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GTO | Senator |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 70 L |
