1977 Opel Kadett vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Kadett | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 132 L |
