1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1975 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor 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. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Ascona | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
