1975 Opel Ascona vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 35 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 36 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Ascona | F-350 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 144 L |