1985 Opel Ascona vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 410 kg more than 1985 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Model F |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |
