2002 MCC ForTwo vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2002 MCC ForTwo 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Ascona (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC ForTwo | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | MCC | Opel |
| Model | ForTwo | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2610 mm |
