1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 775 kg more than 1966 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 412 GT | Rekord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |