1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 1975 Opel Ascona (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Ascona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |