1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 456 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
