1981 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 10 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 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 425 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Ascona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |