2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1984 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
