1989 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 414 kg more than 1980 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, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Thunderbird | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Thunderbird | Commodore |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |