2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 128 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |