1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 87 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GTO | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 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 | 915 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 50 L |
