1983 Ferrari 208 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 208 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 208 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
