1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 199 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 308 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 308 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |