1965 Maserati Tipo 65 vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 1955 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Tipo 65 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 5046 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
