1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 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 62 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
