1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1965 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 78 kg more than 1965 Opel Kadett. 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, 1962 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Kadett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |