1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 456 | GT |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 53 L |