1981 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 6 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 360 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Ascona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |