1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 550 kg more than 1986 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | Mondial | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
