1969 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 189 kg more than 1973 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 Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Kadett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 43 L |