1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 80 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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Kadett | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Kadett | Escort |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |