1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 554 kg more than 1962 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zephyr | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2330 mm |
