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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect 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. 1973 Opel Kadett weights approximately 44 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 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 | 993 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 |
| 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 | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
