2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1964 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 550 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |