1971 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
