2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 40 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 486 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
