1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 510 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GTE | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |
