1982 Opel Ascona vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Ascona | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Ascona | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
