1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (75 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 265 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Olympia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |