1959 Ford Escort 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 Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 33 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Kadett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |