1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 64 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GTO | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
