1974 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 3 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada 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, 1974 Ford Granada (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Kadett |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |