1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 411 kg more than 1970 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Zodiac | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zodiac | Olympia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |