1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 190 kg more than 1967 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, 1961 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Taunus | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Kadett |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |