1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 32 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 614 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, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Ascona | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2113 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
