1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 63 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Ascona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 40 L |