1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO and 1984 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 288 GTO | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |