2005 Opel Astra vs. 1989 Ford Corsair

To start off, 2005 Opel Astra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Opel Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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