1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 338 kg more than 1963 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 Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |