1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 205 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza. 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 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 500 Superfast | Monza |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |