2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Ascona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |