2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 534 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Five Hundred | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
