1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 835 kg more than 1973 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
