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 (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 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 310 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 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 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 | 1098 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |