2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 153 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | E-150 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |