1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Meteor (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Ascona weights approximately 35 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Meteor (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Meteor | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Meteor | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
