1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 551 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranchero | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
