1968 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr 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 30 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 464 kg more than 1977 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Kadett |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |