1953 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1965 Opel Kadett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Kadett (47 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 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, 1953 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
