1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral. 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 400 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 227 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 80 L |