1998 Ford Telstar vs. 1975 Opel Ascona

To start off, 1998 Ford Telstar is newer by 23 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Telstar weights approximately 273 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.

Because 1975 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.

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