1967 Ford 17 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1967 Ford 17 and 1967 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 120 kg more than 1967 Ford 17. 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 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 17 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | 17 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
