1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | F355 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1475 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
