2005 MCC Crossblade vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 MCC Crossblade 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MCC Crossblade (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 MCC Crossblade should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 226 kg more than 2005 MCC Crossblade.
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, 1975 Opel Ascona (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Crossblade. (102 Nm @ 3210 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Crossblade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Crossblade | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | MCC | Opel |
| Model | Crossblade | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3210 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2630 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2530 mm |
