1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1975 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, 1980 Ferrari 208 (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 208 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
