1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari 308 and 1973 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 200 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 308 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |