1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1986 Volvo 245
To start off, 1986 Volvo 245 is newer by 11 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 1986 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1986 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Ascona | 245 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |