1954 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1976 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 95 kg more than 1976 Opel Ascona.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1976 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Ascona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |