1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 105 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Scorpio | Commodore |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 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 | 1315 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |