1972 Ford Torino vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 2 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 952 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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Kadett. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Torino | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
