1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Kadett (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1986 Opel Kadett (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
