1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 557 more horse power than 1972 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Commodore weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | F50 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
