1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral

To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 14 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 343 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ferrari 208 1972 Opel Admiral
Make Ferrari Opel
Model 208 Admiral
Year Released 1986 1972
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 2784 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 254 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 329 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 66.8 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 69.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 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 1132 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 80 L


 

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