1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 542 kg more than 1972 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 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1972 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
