1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 648 kg more than 1975 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Mark VII | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Mark VII | Ascona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |