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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 236 kg more than 1967 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Kadett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 44 L |