2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 42 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore.
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, 1967 Opel Commodore (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1170 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
