1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (88 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 630 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (160 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Olympia | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3030 mm |
