1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Continental 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 905 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 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Continental | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
