2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 38 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
