1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Opel Rekord.
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.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | Testarossa | Rekord |
Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |