1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1977 Opel Kadett and 1977 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 348 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Ford Cortina 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. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Kadett | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
