1979 Ford Fiesta vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 299 kg more than 1979 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fiesta | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fiesta | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |
