1987 Ferrari GTO vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Opel Admiral. (143 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 250 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari GTO | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | GTO | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 904 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1475 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
