1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1970 Ford Cortina and 1970 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 230 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1230 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |