2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 565 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
