1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (79 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Opel Ascona (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 124 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |