1958 Ford Popular vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1962 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Popular weights approximately 35 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, 1962 Opel Kadett (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Popular | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2330 mm |
