1969 Ford 17 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 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, 1969 Ford 17 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford 17 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | 17 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 43 L |
