1969 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 1 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |