1978 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 212 kg more than 1979 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Kadett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |