1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 18 kg more than 1973 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, both vehicles can yield 71 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
