1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1966 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 675 kg more than 1966 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1966 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
