1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1967 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 456 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
