1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 696 kg more than 1977 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
