2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 426 kg more than 1971 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Commodore |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |