1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 330 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Commodore |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |