1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 260 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1971 Opel Commodore (177 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford GT 40 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | GT 40 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |