1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
