1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1965 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2330 mm |
