1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1971 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Opel Ascona. 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 (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
