1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1980 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 580 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Falcon | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Kadett |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |