1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 115 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1957 Ford 12 M | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | 12 M | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
