1975 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 175 kg more than 1965 Opel Kadett.
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, 1965 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Kadett |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |