2008 Ford GT vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 730 kg more than 1974 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | GT | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |
