1970 Opel Ascona vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, both 1970 Opel Ascona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 747 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Ascona | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Ascona | Superbird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 6982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2930 mm |
