1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2007 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ascari |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2636 mm |
