1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 380 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Fairlane | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
