1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 800 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett. 1983 Ford Fairlane 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. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
