1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Falcon | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
