1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 480 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Ascona | GTO |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
