1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 260 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2330 mm |