1958 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 169 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
