2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 704 kg more than 1984 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
