1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 27 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 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 512 TR | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2784 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1570 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
