2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 27 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1352 kg more than 1980 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | F-250 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2490 cc |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |