1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1966 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1966 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
