1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Opel Kadett is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Kadett weights approximately 15 kg more than 1954 Ford Anglia. 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, 1970 Opel Kadett (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2420 mm |
