2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 809 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Five Hundred | Ascona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |