1959 BMW 507 vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 240 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 507 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |
