1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 105 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |