1993 Ford Versailles vs. 1979 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1993 Ford Versailles is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Versailles is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Versailles (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Vauxhall Astra. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Versailles should accelerate faster than 1979 Vauxhall Astra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1993 Ford Versailles (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Vauxhall Astra. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Versailles will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Vauxhall Astra. 1979 Vauxhall Astra has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Vauxhall Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Ford Versailles | 1979 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Versailles | Astra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |