1968 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 43 L |
