1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 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 Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett. 1975 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 43 L |
