1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 265 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
