2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 36 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Ferrari F430.
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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari F430 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | F430 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |