1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1988 Ford Thunderbird and 1988 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Kadett (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 603 kg more than 1988 Opel Kadett.
Because 1988 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Kadett. (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Thunderbird | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
