1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1966 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1966 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1966 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1966 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 400 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 60 L |
