1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 142 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
