2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 34 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 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 365 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 612 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
