1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 19 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 202 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 328 GTS | Admiral |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 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 | 1273 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |