1966 Ferrari Dino 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 Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 42 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari Dino | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | Dino | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
