1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 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, 1982 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Telstar | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
