2002 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 505 kg more than 1980 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Falcon | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
