1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1993 Ford Laser
To start off, 1993 Ford Laser is newer by 12 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. Both 1981 Opel Ascona and 1993 Ford Laser are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Laser (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 9 kg more than 1993 Ford Laser.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1993 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Ascona | Laser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
