1971 Opel Kadett vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 780 kg more than 1971 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett. 1997 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Kadett | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Kadett | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |