1968 Lotus Elan 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 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 308 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Elan | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elan | Ascona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |