1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 400 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
