1967 Jaguar MK II vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1967 Jaguar MK II 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 2,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 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 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar MK II | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | MK II | Commodore |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2481 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |