1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 16 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | GT 40 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
