1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
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 Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 168 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 Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore 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 Commodore | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Ascona | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
