1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1989 Ford Meteor is newer by 3 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Meteor | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
