1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 283 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Jetfire | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
