1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 24 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 4 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Opel Kadett (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Prefect | Kadett |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |