1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 371 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Commodore |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |