2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | F430 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| 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 |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
