1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 42 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |