1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 330GT | Senator |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |