1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 790 kg more than 1978 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 365 GT | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 43 L |
