2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |