2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 39 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 248 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | F-350 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 75 L |