1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 522 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (101 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Kadett |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |