1975 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 94 kg more than 1978 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
