1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1983 Ferrari 400 and 1983 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1983 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 400 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
