2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 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, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 32 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 4 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |