1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 560 kg more than 1965 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 Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Maverick | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2330 mm |
