1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Opel Kadett

To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Opel Kadett. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 275 kg more than 1972 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Cortina 1972 Opel Kadett
Make Ford Opel
Model Cortina Kadett
Year Released 1976 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1593 cc 1078 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 73 HP 48 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 117 Nm 71 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.7 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 61 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 760 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 43 L


 

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