1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 158 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Because 1951 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Opel Kadett (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Vedette | Kadett |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |