2003 Ford GT vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 640 kg more than 1967 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford GT | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | GT | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 44 L |
