1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1993 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 475 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Opel Commodore 1993 Ford Falcon
Make Opel Ford
Model Commodore Falcon
Year Released 1967 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2488 cc 4941 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2800 mm


 

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