1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1986 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1986 Ford Tempo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Tempo weights approximately 91 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1986 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Ascona | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
