1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 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 Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Kadett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |