1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 568 kg more than 1967 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Thunderbird | Kadett |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |