1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 Opel Kadett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Prefect | Kadett |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1077 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 | 74 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 | 765 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |