1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett.
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 Opel Kadett (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Kadett | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Kadett | Cortina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2580 mm |