1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GT | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
