1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 93 kg more than 1964 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Anglia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |