1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (150 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 190 kg more than 1980 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Taunus | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
