1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (79 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Opel Ascona (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
