1976 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 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, 1976 Ford Capri (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Capri | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Kadett |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 86 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |