2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | F-150 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |