1985 Opel Kadett vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 930 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Kadett | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Kadett | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
