1962 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1972 Opel Ascona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Ascona weights approximately 128 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1972 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1972 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
