1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 85 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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO 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.
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1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 250 GTO | Kadett |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 43 L |