1966 Opel Rekord vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1966 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Opel | Ferrari |
| Model | Rekord | 458 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
