2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 570 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Kadett |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |