1975 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 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 105 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 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 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
