1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1981 Ferrari 400 and 1981 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 816 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 400 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
