2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 930 kg more than 1974 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1974 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |
