1967 AC 428 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | 428 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |