1967 Ford 17 vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Ford 17 is newer by 4 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 348 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, 1967 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2330 mm |