1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 810 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, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Olympia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 60 L |