1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 47 kg more than 1962 Ford Anglia. 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Anglia | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
