1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 110 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 308 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |