1993 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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, 1993 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mustang | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
