1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1390 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |
