1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 5 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GTO | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 70 L |
