1957 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 265 kg more than 1977 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 44 L |
