1968 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Ascona (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Ascona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |