1974 AMC Matador vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 790 kg more than 1975 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | Matador | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 50 L |
