1985 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1156 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Ascona | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
