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Opel Ascona A Voyage 1.6 N (60 Hp)
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Opel Ascona:
The Opel Ascona is a large family car that was produced by the German automaker Opel from 1970 to 1988. It was produced in three separate generations, beginning with rear-wheel-drive and ending up as a front-wheel drive J-car derivative. The Ascona was developed to fill the gap in the Opel range as the Opel Rekord was gradually growing in size.
The Ascona took its name from the lakeside resort of that name in Ticino, Switzerland, and already in the 1950s a special edition of the Opel Rekord P1 was sold as an Opel Ascona in Switzerland, where the name was again used in 1968 for a locally adapted version of the Opel Kadett B into which the manufacturers had persuaded a 1. 7-litre engine borrowed from the larger Rekord model of the time. The Opel Ascona A launched in 1970 and sold across Europe was, however, the first mainstream Opel model to carry the name — departing from Opel's long standing convention of using German naval rank designations for its models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A Voyage Overview:
Opel Ascona (A Voyage). With 103 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 990 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 21 s). The top speed reaches 140 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 N (60 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An entry-level engine with modest power and acceleration, best suited for relaxed driving and city commutes.
Fuel Economy
One of the more economical options in the lineup, offering decent fuel efficiency for its time and power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious station wagon body style
- • Classic styling with growing enthusiast appeal
- • Simple, robust mechanicals for easier maintenance
- • Range of engines to suit different needs
- • Good value as a classic entry-level car
Cons:
- • Lacks modern safety features (no Euro NCAP rating)
- • Performance can be modest on lower-powered trims
- • Susceptible to rust, common for cars of its era
- • Fuel consumption is high by modern standards
- • Basic interior comfort compared to contemporary vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(A: 1972 - 1975).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Ascona |
| Generation: | A Voyage |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 N (60 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1975 |
| End of production: | 1975 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 60 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 37.9 Hp/l [54mm more] |
| Torque: | 103 Nm @ 3000-3400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 16N More details about the engine 16N |
| Engine displacement: | 1584 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 21 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 21 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 140 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.5 kg/Hp, 60.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.6 kg/Nm, 104 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 20 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 990 |
| Max. weight: | 1505 |
| Max load: | 515 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4178 mm mm [54mm more] |
| Width: | 1635 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Height: | 1384 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2432 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Front track: | 1331 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1320 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 134 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
If you could change one thing about the Opel Ascona, what would it be?