1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 608 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 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Scorpio | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
