1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 51 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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 Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
