1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 339 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Olympia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |