1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 42 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Commodore | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Commodore | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1312 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
