1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 45 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Because 1978 Ford Cortina 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 1978 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona, 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, 1982 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Ascona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |