1977 Ford LTD vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford LTD | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | LTD | Ascona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2450 mm |