1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Corsair | Ascona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |