1981 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 265 kg more than 1980 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Ascona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |