1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 288 GTO | Admiral |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |