1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 175 kg more than 1978 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Corsair | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
