1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Opel Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 141 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 166 kg more than 1977 Opel Commodore.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Commodore. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |