1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 465 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Ascona | Admiral |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |