1959 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (75 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
