1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 250 LM | Kadett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 43 L |