1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 152 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 LM | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
