2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 633 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Ascona. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Ascona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |