1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 495 kg more than 1970 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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zephyr | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |
