1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 765 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 400 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 120 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |