1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 173 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Guara | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
