2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 22 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 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 288 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Transit Connect | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
