1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1975 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-7 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |