1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (114 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
