1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 386 kg more than 1971 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 Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Kadett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |