1962 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 2 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Kadett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |