1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 268 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zodiac | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zodiac | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
