1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 400 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |