1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
