1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Kadett |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1076 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |