1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 126 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Commodore | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
