1993 Ford Royale vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1993 Ford Royale is newer by 13 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Royale.
Because 1980 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Royale, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Royale | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Royale | Commodore |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |