1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208.
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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 208 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |
