1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1980 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 456 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |