1958 Ford 17 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 285 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |