1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 244 kg more than 1978 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 512 BBi | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |
