1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 28 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000. 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford 2000 | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 2000 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |