1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1987 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1987 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Opel Kadett. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 686 kg more than 1987 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Kadett. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Kadett. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1987 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1987 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1987 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 974 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
