1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 193 kg more than 1963 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
