1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 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, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-7 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
