1989 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. Both 1989 Ford Granada and 1980 Opel Ascona are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Granada | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Granada | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 50 L |
