2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 23 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 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 88 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 662 kg more than 1982 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 1982 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Five Hundred | Ascona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |