1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett. 1975 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zephyr | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
