2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1964 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1964 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1964 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2330 mm |
