2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 24 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 16 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Econovan | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Econovan | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
