1972 Ford Torino vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 1 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 897 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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Torino | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2430 mm |
