1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 597 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F50 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | F50 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |