1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 18 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Anglia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |