2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 41 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-450 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |
