1963 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 2 kg more than 1969 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, 1963 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Olympia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |