1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 438 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
