1954 Ford Consul vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1962 Opel Kadett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Opel Kadett (47 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 345 kg more than 1962 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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 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 | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 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 |
