2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 456M | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 456M | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 53 L |
