2008 Ford Territory vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 26 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 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1982 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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Territory | Ascona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1297 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |