1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1973 Opel Rekord. 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 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 330 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
