1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 72 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 856 kg more than 1985 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1985 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 | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Kadett |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |