1976 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 205 kg more than 1977 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 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Kadett |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |