1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1971 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 400 | GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 53 L |
