1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona

To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona.

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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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