1969 Opel Commodore vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 492 kg more than 1969 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Commodore | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Commodore | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
