1986 Opel Ascona vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 490 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Ascona | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Ascona | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
