1970 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 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, 1970 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 43 L |
