1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Ascona. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 330 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
