1996 Ford Versailles vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1996 Ford Versailles and 1996 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Astra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Ford Versailles. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Versailles.
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, 1996 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Versailles. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Versailles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Versailles | 1996 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Versailles | Astra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
