1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1963 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 330 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 108 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2650 mm |