1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 Opel Kadett is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Kadett (44 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 79 kg more than 1971 Opel Kadett.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Ford Taunus | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Kadett |
Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |