1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 17 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F55 weights approximately 220 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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F55 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | F55 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1295 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 65 L |
