2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1496 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Ascona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3190 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |