1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 225 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona.
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 Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Ascona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |