1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 400 | GT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 53 L |
