1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 25 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 684 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 158 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F50 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | F50 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 120 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |