1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett.
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 Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Thunderbird | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 60 L |
