1978 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 160 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
