1971 Opel Ascona vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 720 kg more than 1971 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona. 1988 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Ascona | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Ascona | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |