1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 17 kg more than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Opel Kadett (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
