2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 795 kg more than 1972 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 Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Ascona. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 1972 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |
