1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP) has 258 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 LM | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
