1967 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 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 15 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1968 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |