2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1972 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1972 Opel Kadett. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1972 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1972 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
