1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 378 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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, 1999 Ford Mustang (160 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Kadett |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 113 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |