1975 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 10 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 101 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Opel Kadett (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
