1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 5 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Maverick | Commodore |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |