1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 204 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
