1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Ascona. (210 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford F-150 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | F-150 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2520 mm |