1969 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 186 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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |