1968 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 14 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 145 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 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona, 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, 1982 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1982 Opel Ascona has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Opel Ascona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Ascona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |