2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-250 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
