1980 Opel Ascona vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2011 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Ascona | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
