1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1967 Opel Olympia

To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 435 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Ferrari 250 GT 1967 Opel Olympia
Make Ferrari Opel
Model 250 GT Olympia
Year Released 1958 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 1698 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 260 HP 75 HP
Torque 314 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 88.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 69.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 880 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 70 L